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FTE: 1.0
Calendar: A

OBJECTIVE
To guide learners towards achieving their fullest potential in intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role encompasses several key aspects: designing and executing an educational program tailored to the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of students, in alignment with the District's sanctioned curriculum and pedagogical approaches. The educator directs the learning journey towards meeting curriculum objectives and, in alignment with these goals, sets clear aims for all lessons, units, and projects by developing and maintaining comprehensive lesson plans, including those for substitute teachers. This includes delivering instruction through various methods such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions, projects, hands-on activities, experiments, and assignments, while considering the unique differences among students. The educator adapts teaching strategies and materials to cater to the varying needs and interests of students and stays updated with research-based instructional methodologies, applying them appropriately in the classroom setting. The instructor is responsible for fostering a constructive learning atmosphere that resonates with the maturity and interests of students; organizing classroom resources like handouts, audiovisual materials, and technology-based lessons; arranging desks, bulletin boards, and student workspaces; and modeling positive behavior for students and peers.

The educator evaluates student achievements through both formal and informal assessments and provides necessary progress reports; assigns relevant homework; develops and administers both formal and informal assessments to gauge student progress; grades assignments and assessments; and conducts individual and group standardized testing as mandated by the District and State. To assist in identifying student needs, the educator participates in the Building Study Team to assess specific learning requirements and recommend tailored programming, recognizing the educational, social, and developmental needs of students, and attending Special Education or related team meetings as needed.

Through ongoing communication and collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians, the educator actively listens to address student needs, demonstrates patience when working with students of varying abilities and backgrounds, and engages in parent-teacher conferences, making themselves available for discussions regarding student-related matters. In supervising students, the educator helps uphold and enforce school regulations, administrative policies, and Board directives; establishes classroom conduct rules; monitors student behavior and maintains order; addresses inappropriate conduct observed in the classroom and other school environments; and collaborates with parents, guardians, fellow educators, counselors, and administrators to resolve behavioral and academic challenges. Additionally, this position involves planning and overseeing the activities of teacher aides and volunteers as assigned.

Maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as mandated by law, district policy, and administrative regulations includes student attendance, progress documentation, and inventory of classroom materials, supplies, and textbooks. The educator takes all necessary precautions to safeguard students, equipment, materials, and facilities and is knowledgeable about school emergency procedures, including evacuation and lockdown protocols, implementing these independently when necessary. This position reports to the principal, may supervise assigned classroom aides and volunteers, and performs additional duties as required.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with others; Contributes to cultivating a positive school environment; Participates in co-curricular activities as assigned; Adheres to the Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession as established by the Idaho State Board of Education, district policies, and the Standard Teachers' Contract; Complies with Idaho Code regarding teacher conduct, including addressing suspected instances of child abuse or suicidal tendencies; Maintains confidentiality concerning student information; Attends faculty meetings and conferences as directed by the Building Principal and engages in professional development opportunities; Establishes and maintains effective work habits, including punctuality; Implements the beliefs, mission statement, objectives, and guidelines of the District's strategic plan. QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess the appropriate certification as required by the State of Idaho for the assigned position; Must be capable of fulfilling the identified Performance Responsibilities; Must demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing, when communicating with adults and students; Ability to read and comprehend work-related materials; Ability to articulate and convey lessons clearly to students and communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and parents/guardians; Must be able to perform basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Ability to observe and monitor student activities throughout the instructional day. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Clear speech and hearing capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, enabling effective communication in person and via telephone; Visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, allowing for comprehension of written materials and organization of documents; Manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, enabling operation of a computer and office equipment; Personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, allowing for work in an office environment and lifting or moving objects up to 25 lbs.; Job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; Must possess a valid Idaho Driver's license and have access to a vehicle for job-related activities. EVALUATION
Conducted annually by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by the calendar year. Regular attendance is a fundamental aspect of this role.

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